Hi, I'm Gavin

"Begin anywhere."

About Me

I change the plan....a lot. But, it's always for the better. As long as I'm meeting new people and doing new things, I'm always happy!

Why I am a Mormon

I didn't individually choose to be part of the church, but it is a humongous part of my family life. As I have grown up, I have kept it close to me for many reasons -- belonging, appreciation, and just overall happiness......the virtues that my religion has instilled are priceless.

Personal Stories

Please explain the part prayer plays in your life?

Prayer has been a HUGE part of my life. Growing up, I was only exposed to Mormonism through my grandparents, and even though I spent a lot of time with them and learned quite a bit about the church. I was always indirectly related to traditions associated with active members. So, through prayer, I can "make-up" for those lost experiences in a Mormon's day-to-day life. It has truly been the unifying theme between my personal and greater religion.

How can we develop greater harmony in our homes?

Brutal honesty and unwavering acceptance -- Every member of the family has to mesh their personal beliefs with the teachings of the church, and it isn't the same experience for everyone. As long as this is recognized, how could there be any problems?

How I live my faith

I live my faith through every moment of every day. There is hardly any conscious effort of truly experiencing it, and really, there shouldn't be! If I am at school, work, or elsewhere, my coinciding beliefs in the values and culture of the church are present no matter what.

How can I know Mormonism is true?

Gavin answered...

Well honestly, you can't REALLY know. But, with a little bit of digging inside yourself, you can have faith in any part of the church through things like prayer, church, people, and almost any spiritual moment in your life....I promise.
Sean answered...

Before I was baptized, a missionary told me that I could read the Book of Mormon and find out for myself if it was true. I liked that idea. I've always been a person who wanted to know the truth for myself. After the missionary had suggested I read it, I decided to try. It was a big step of faith to pick up a book and read it without knowing for sure. Over time, I developed a testimony that the Book of Mormon is true.

The same goes for knowing if The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is the true Church of Christ once again established on this earth. A simple prayer to your Heavenly Father can open so many doors of truth.

The real way that I know it is true is how it has helped my life. Without the Church, I'd be lost. I am grateful for it, and for the knowledge I have that it is true.

Do Mormons practice polygamy?

Clayton answered...

No, we don't. People typically mix up Mormons with their reformed break offs. Several of those groups practice polygamy, even though historically the commandment from the Lord to have plural marriages has been repealed.